Quality Engineering Intern

Are you ready for what’s next?   Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.  Brunswick New York Mills Operation – New York Mills, MN– Quality Engineering Intern Are you ready for what’s next?     Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.   Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview :  We are seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to support the Quality Engineering Team. This position will be based in our New York Mills, Minnesota location and is primarily associated with our Lund and Crestliner brands. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager. The role of Intern Quality Engineer is to develop, deploy, and monitor quality processes while influencing improvement opportunities across the Brunswick Value Streams. The Quality Engineer oversees Verification, Validation, and Non-Conformance systems ensuring compliance to Brunswick drawings, applicable standards and customer value while optimizing the cost of Quality. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.  Essential Functions : Develop and deploy Built in Quality across the value stream. Develop and implement Quality Plans for new products as part of the HPPD process. Serve as a consultative resource and collaborative partner to both customers and internal suppliers to ensure all needs and expectations are understood and addressed Process PPAP/FAI submissions to enable timely new product shipments Handle tactical quality issues both within the operation and external customers. Review Corrective Action submissions to verify root cause analysis is complete and measures are taken to eliminate future reoccurrence Conduct quality performance analysis and proactively provide insightful information to Operations and Customer Service. Provide quality performance data as required to enable the assessment of past performance, ensure continued efficiency and identify continuous improvement opportunities Document materials rejected due to quality issue to maintain inventory accuracy in MRB Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards relative to warranty agreements Work directly with Operations. Support internal audits against standards and provide analysis and development plans to improve. Handle tactical quality issues (spills, PPAP, etc) to assure containment and RCCA. Manage projects necessary to execute continuous improvement plans in accordance with the commodity strategy, and site Quality Goals. This position may require occasional day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane, up to 10%. This internship will be a full-time commitment from May to August 2027 Internship project opportunities: Warranty corrective actions Continuous Improvement projects focusing on Warranty, Supplier Hardware, and Internal Process Controls Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way. Required Qualifications:  An engineering student with at least 80 credits working towards a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering  Strong organizational skills, good communication skills, and flexible interpersonal skills are required Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred Experience using Solidworks, Draftsight, or similar 3D modeling software Must have permanent work authorization in the United States Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States immediately, without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future Preferred Qualifications: The ability to coordinate numerous projects in a professional and ethical manner Previous experience in manufacturing setting preferred Working knowledge of appropriate engineering principles. Must be a self-starter capable of working both independently, as well as part of a team Must be willing to work more than 40 hours per week periodically to complete the job Working Conditions: Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.  Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co-ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.   Hours: Co-ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour work week. Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co-op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.  The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $27.00 per hour.  The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience,